(Washington, DC) – Rep. Wasserman Schultz took a critical step today toward restoring our nation’s fiscal health by voting in favor of pay-as-you-go, or PAYGO, legislation (H J RES 45). This bill ensures that all new spending is deficit-neutral. PAYGO helped to take the United States from deficits to surpluses in the 1990s, and will […]
Meets with Israeli Prime Minister, Egyptian, Turkish, and Palestinian Authority officials (Washington, DC) — Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20), is leading a congressional delegation trip to Egypt, Israel, and Turkey this week. The trip, comprised of eight bi-partisan members of the House of Representatives seeks to promote a deeper understanding of the region and its […]
By Annie Groer When Mr. Smith went to Washington, he was single and childless. For others who’ve had to leave a family behind, D.C. life can be lonely. But these three congresswomen found a smart way to stay sane: They moved in together. Includes an exclusive Web extra — The Roommates Next Door We’ve […]
(Washington, DC) – Rep. Wasserman Schultz today commended the progress achieved in the first year of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009. The law is an important part of this Congress’ pledge to fight for middle-class families and rebuild our economy in a way that gives every American the chance to succeed. Today […]
(Washington, DC) — On November 1, 2005, rejecting any denial of the Holocaust as a historical event, either in full or in part, the United Nations General Assembly adopted by consensus a resolution (A/RES/60/7) condemning “without reserve” all manifestations of religious intolerance, incitement, harassment or violence against persons or communities based on ethnic origin or […]
(Washington, DC) – Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz voted today to help earthquake victims in Haiti by offering an immediate benefit to Americans who provide charitable aid to the region. This bipartisan legislation will allow individuals to claim any donations to the relief effort as an itemized deduction on their 2009 tax return, instead of waiting […]
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) released the following statement this weekend in recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday: “In any year, the anniversary of Dr. King’s birth is a fitting time to reflect on the progress this nation and the world have made toward his vision for social justice and harmony, a vision […]
Dear Friends and Neighbors, South Florida is no stranger to natural disasters. We have witnessed destroyed property, power outages, lost possessions, serious injury, homelessness, and yes… loss of life. During those trying times, all of us, as South Floridians and Americans, came together to assist those in need. We had workers from all over the […]
(Washington, DC) — I thank President Obama and Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano for today’s announcement granting Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian nationals in the United States prior to the catastrophic earthquake on January 12, 2010,” said Rep. Wasserman Schultz. “This important, temporary refuge is vital to ensuring the health and safety of people who […]
(Washington, DC) — “I am deeply saddened by the news that there has been an earthquake in Haiti,” said Rep. Wasserman Schultz. “Having just visited Haiti in June I know only too well how much this earthquake will add to the already immense obstacles facing the Haitian people. I will be working closely with my […]